NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Canadian Space Agency launches new interactive activity with contributions from Western Geographers

Exploring Earth uses the photos taken by Saint-Jacques to show the distinctive geological and man-made features on Earth and the activity explains the science behind them. New photos and blogs with some contributions from Western Geographers will be added weekly. Read more.

Gabor Sass named on the mayor's annual New Year's honour list

Dr. Gabor Sass was among those being honoured for their contributions to London. Sass made the list due to his approach to food management and sustainability. Read more.

Dr. Gordon McBean speaks on adapting to climate change fallout.

Dr. Gordon McBean, one of Canada's original climate change activists and IPCC Co-Recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007, says it's time to start adapting to the reality of a warming world. Read more.

Dr. Joy Parr receives prestigious lifetime achievement award

Congratulations to Dr. Joy Parr in receiving a lifetime achievement award – the Leonardo da Vinci Medal by the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT). “The highest recognition from the Society for the History of Technology is the Leonardo da Vinci Medal, presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the history of technology, through research, teaching, publication, and other activities.” Read more.

DEPARTMENT INTRANET

EXPLORE GEOGRAPHY AT WESTERN

DID YOU KNOW?

Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. Geographers examine how human culture interacts with the natural environment and the way that locations and places can have an impact on people. Geography uniquely bridges the social sciences with the natural sciences.

The Geography program at Western was established in 1938, by Dr. Edward G. Pleva.